Commons likely to sit again to pass economic response to coronavirus: Trudeau
Posted March 17, 2020 12:01 pm.
Last Updated March 17, 2020 1:07 pm.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Parliament will likely sit again to pass emergency measures for the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trudeau said plans are in motion to recall Parliament “briefly to pass legislative matters … to get money into the pockets of Canadians.”
Trudeau also said a major announcement on supporting the economy is coming tomorrow, and the government is planning changes to upcoming tax deadlines, potentially giving Canadians more flexibility to make tax payments, and giving businesses more liquidity.
Some moves will require legislative approval, and Trudeau says a short limited sitting is needed to get it.
Trudeau, who remains in self-isolation after his wife tested positive for COVID-19, also urged all Canadians to practice social distancing.
“As much as possible stay home, don’t go out unless you absolutely have to, work remotely if you can,” he said.
“Each one of us can make choices that help the people around us,” he added. “In fact we can make choices that will save lives. If we act now … things will be better tomorrow.”
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